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Premiership Match Week 16 May 2026 to 22 May 2026 Predictions: Best Odds and Match Previews

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Harvey Watkins
Harvey Watkins is a football specialist who lives and breathes match predictions, betting angles, and stats-based analysis. With more than six years in sports content, he...
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Updated: This round-up has been updated with the latest match news links.

This Premiership round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week 16 May 2026 to 22 May 2026, with a quick predictions table, predicted lineups, best odds and short match-by-match previews in one place.

Quick Predictions Table

Match Kick-off Predicted score Detailed Match Review
Hibernian vs Motherwell Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST 2-1 Read review
Falkirk vs Rangers Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST 1-2 Read review
Celtic vs Hearts Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST 2-1 Read review
Dundee vs Aberdeen Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST TBC Read review

Hibernian vs Motherwell

Kick-off: Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST

Prediction
Hibernian vs Motherwell 2-1

Hibernian vs Motherwell Best Odds

Hibernian To Win
2.60
Implied probability: 38.46%
Draw
3.45
Implied probability: 28.99%
Motherwell To Win
2.50
Implied probability: 40%

Short form guide

Hibernian vs Motherwell has a balanced result profile, with the draw probability at 25.39%. That makes the predicted scoreline important, because the numbers suggest a fixture where neither side is expected to run away with the match. The score prediction is 2-1.

The goals profile gives the fixture attacking appeal, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 56.33%, No 43.67% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 52.76%, Under 47.20%. That suggests both teams have enough route to goal to make defensive concentration as important as finishing quality.

Recent results

Hibernian last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 09/05/26 770Falkirk vs 66Hibernian 1 – 3
Premiership 03/05/26 66Hibernian vs 53Celtic 1 – 2
Premiership 26/04/26 66Hibernian vs 314Hearts 1 – 2
Motherwell last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 09/05/26 309Motherwell vs 314Hearts 1 – 1
Premiership 02/05/26 770Falkirk vs 309Motherwell 1 – 0
Premiership 26/04/26 62Rangers vs 309Motherwell 2 – 3
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
Premiership 21/03/26 309Motherwell vs 66Hibernian 0 – 0
Premiership 10/01/26 66Hibernian vs 309Motherwell 1 – 1
Premiership 25/11/25 309Motherwell vs 66Hibernian 2 – 0

Predicted lineups

Hibernian vs Motherwell predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Hibernian Motherwell Key Battle Overview
Hibernian Motherwell Josh Campbell against Emmanuel Longelo could be important because Campbell’s movement between the lines may test Longelo’s defensive positioning.
Hibernian Motherwell Dan Barlaser against Callum Slattery looks a key midfield duel, with both players likely to influence how much control each side gets.
Hibernian Motherwell Josh Campbell is key for Hibernian because he links midfield and attack and can help turn possession into chances.
Hibernian Motherwell Elijah Just is key for Motherwell because he is the main attacking outlet in the predicted shape and the focal point for their forward play.

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Falkirk vs Rangers

Kick-off: Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST

Prediction
Falkirk vs Rangers 1-2

Falkirk vs Rangers Best Odds

Falkirk To Win
3.80
Implied probability: 26.32%
Draw
3.25
Implied probability: 30.77%
Rangers To Win
2.05
Implied probability: 48.78%

Short form guide

The full-time probabilities keep Falkirk vs Rangers firmly in the competitive category, especially with the draw sitting at 24.33%. This is the type of match where control of territory and the first major chance could shape the rest of the afternoon. The score prediction is 1-2.

The Both Teams to Score number is one of the stronger signals in the preview, especially with Both Teams to Score: Yes 63.01%, No 36.99% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 61.20%, Under 38.80%. If both teams commit players forward early, the game could become more open than the score prediction first suggests.

Recent results

Falkirk last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 09/05/26 770Falkirk vs 66Hibernian 1 – 3
Premiership 02/05/26 770Falkirk vs 309Motherwell 1 – 0
Premiership 25/04/26 53Celtic vs 770Falkirk 3 – 1
Rangers last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 10/05/26 53Celtic vs 62Rangers 3 – 1
Premiership 04/05/26 314Hearts vs 62Rangers 2 – 1
Premiership 26/04/26 62Rangers vs 309Motherwell 2 – 3
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/04/26 770Falkirk vs 62Rangers 3 – 6
Premiership 30/11/25 62Rangers vs 770Falkirk 0 – 0
Premiership 05/10/25 770Falkirk vs 62Rangers 1 – 1

Predicted lineups

Falkirk vs Rangers predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Falkirk Rangers Key Battle Overview
Falkirk Rangers Barney Stewart will need to work hard against Emmanuel Fernandez if Falkirk are to turn pressure into chances.
Falkirk Rangers Brad Spencer against Connor Barron could shape who controls the middle of the pitch.
Falkirk Rangers Barney Stewart is key for Falkirk because he is the main attacking outlet in the predicted shape.
Falkirk Rangers Youssef Chermiti is key for Rangers because he leads the line and gives their attacks a focal point.

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Celtic vs Hearts

Kick-off: Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST

Prediction
Celtic vs Hearts 2-1

Celtic vs Hearts Best Odds

Celtic To Win
1.58
Implied probability: 63.29%
Draw
4.20
Implied probability: 23.81%
Hearts To Win
5.00
Implied probability: 20%

Short form guide

Celtic vs Hearts carries a stronger statistical case for Celtic, with the win probability giving them a clear advantage before kick-off. The underdog route is likely to depend on defensive control, set pieces and taking chances when the match opens up. The score prediction is 2-1.

Chance creation at both ends is a major part of the match read, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 62.34%, No 37.66% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 61.90%, Under 38.10%. The more aggressive side in transition may be the one that turns that goals angle into control.

Recent results

Celtic last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 10/05/26 53Celtic vs 62Rangers 3 – 1
Premiership 03/05/26 66Hibernian vs 53Celtic 1 – 2
Premiership 25/04/26 53Celtic vs 770Falkirk 3 – 1
Hearts last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 09/05/26 309Motherwell vs 314Hearts 1 – 1
Premiership 04/05/26 314Hearts vs 62Rangers 2 – 1
Premiership 26/04/26 66Hibernian vs 314Hearts 1 – 2
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
Premiership 25/01/26 314Hearts vs 53Celtic 2 – 2
Premiership 07/12/25 53Celtic vs 314Hearts 1 – 2
Premiership 26/10/25 314Hearts vs 53Celtic 3 – 1

Predicted lineups

Celtic vs Hearts predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Celtic Hearts Key Battle Overview
Celtic Hearts Daizen Maeda’s movement against Craig Halkett will be important because Celtic’s forward has been central to their recent wins.
Celtic Hearts Arne Engels against Beni Baningime looks a key midfield duel, with both sides needing control in the centre of the pitch.
Celtic Hearts Daizen Maeda is key for Celtic because he gives them a direct attacking threat in a system that has been delivering regular wins.
Celtic Hearts Blair Spittal is key for Hearts because he links the midfield and attack and can help them create chances from their 3-4-1-2 shape.

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Dundee vs Aberdeen

Kick-off: Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST

Dundee vs Aberdeen Best Odds

Dundee To Win
2.32
Implied probability: 43.1%
Draw
3.35
Implied probability: 29.85%
Aberdeen To Win
2.92
Implied probability: 34.25%

Short form guide

Dundee vs Aberdeen needs to be judged through the match preview, likely lineups and prediction stats together. The round-up keeps the focus on the clearest available match information rather than adding unsupported assumptions.

Dundee and Aberdeen are better assessed through the prediction, goal probabilities and expected team shapes than through a forced form line. That keeps the short guide focused on the usable match evidence.

Predicted lineups

Predicted lineups are included in the individual match preview when available.

Key battles to watch

Player / side Opponent Why it matters
Dundee Aberdeen

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Best Odds

Hibernian vs Motherwell

Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST
Unibet
Hibernian To Win
2.60
Implied probability: 38.46%
Draw
3.45
Implied probability: 28.99%
Motherwell To Win
2.50
Implied probability: 40%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-12 00:52:45

Falkirk vs Rangers

Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST
Coral
Falkirk To Win
3.80
Implied probability: 26.32%
Draw
3.25
Implied probability: 30.77%
Rangers To Win
2.05
Implied probability: 48.78%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-11 08:36:19

Celtic vs Hearts

Sat 16 May 2026 12:30 BST
10Bet
Celtic To Win
1.58
Implied probability: 63.29%
Draw
4.20
Implied probability: 23.81%
Hearts To Win
5.00
Implied probability: 20%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-11 01:46:44

Dundee vs Aberdeen

Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST
1xbet
Dundee To Win
2.32
Implied probability: 43.1%
Draw
3.35
Implied probability: 29.85%
Aberdeen To Win
2.92
Implied probability: 34.25%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-11 10:33:05

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